Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew a split hem with mitered corners. You’ll often find this type of hem on longer t-shirts and tops. The split hem gives more room for movement and also allows the back … Read More...
Craft With Poetry
Romance & sweet words! Becoming popular at weddings are quotes on decor. So charming for those wishing to add a keepsake notion and a touch of nostalgia. This new book provides quotes in the form of poetry. An excellent resource … Read More...
DIY Giant Pillow Sewing Project
This DIY Giant lush pillow is as cute as can be. It is perfect for those teenagers who have a grasp on using a sewing machine and wanting to try a project on their own. This Craft tutorial is aimed … Read More...
Embroidery Chart – My Heart Is Full
This primitive Embroidery chart or pattern is adorable and free. You can grab this free pattern to use for punch embroidery, cross stitch and more. The free chart is available to download over at Farmhousenotforgotten.
Farmhousenotforgotton is run by a … Read More...
Handmade Felted Penguins
These felted penguins are truly amazing and let’s not forget adorable. These penguins have been needle felted and dressed in scarves. The tutorial for these is visual only and no written guidelines but it’s easy enough to follow if you … Read More...
Gingerbread House -Stand Up Cookies
These Stand up Gingerbread houses are beyond adorable and perfect for Christmas time. How amazing would it be to sit down with a hot chocolate
and one of these at night. Christmas is why I get so fat! So many … Read More...
Boho Scarf Crochet Pattern
Love this Bohoemian Crochet scarf Pattern. This free crochet pattern is layered with ribbons and lace to give it a BOHO gypsy feel. I love the blue colors in this project, reminds me of the beach. These Crochet Scarfs would … Read More...
Download: Christmas Tree Cut File
This tree pattern die cutting file is perfect for card or scrapbook page backgrounds for your holiday or winter cards and photos. Designed by Nicole Nowosad for Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine, it’s free to download from their blog, click … Read More...
DIY Santa Suit Gift Tags
Kids and grown-ups alike will love these Santa suit gift tags. To pull off these DIY Christmas tags you’ll need red and black card stock, glitter card stock
and adhesive gems like rhinestones. Cut the tags with a punch or … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew non-slip slipper soles
Katie from Bite Sized Biggie shows how you can make any pair of slippers have a non-slip sole. It’s easy and it doesn’t require any sewing at all! You can do this for slippers (or socks) you purchase, but it’s … Read More...
Tips for Making Quick and Easy Holiday Cards
The holidays can be hectic and finding time to do everything can be tough and as card makers we feel like we just “have” to make everyone we know a card this time of year, right? Well take some of … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Pinch grip oven mitt
This oven mitt lets you get a good grip when picking up a hot pan while still protecting your hands. Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Choose two cotton prints – one of … Read More...
Knit a Partridge and/or a Pear for Your Tree
Holiday ornaments are a great little handmade gift idea for teachers or anyone else who needs a little something, or they can be a part of a gift that includes some other things. I love a knit Christmas ornament in … Read More...
A Sweet Mitten Embroidery Pattern for Practice
We don’t delve into embroidery over here all that much, but every now and then I can’t resist.
This little project from Pam Ash designs is a great way to practice different embroidery stitches. The pattern features a pair of … Read More...
Recycled hangers can make a great Christmas tree
Sometimes you spot something that just makes you smile. That’s the case with this recycled coat hanger Christmas tree. I bet there are all sorts of possibilities like I have some vintage yarn covered hangers that could be really kitchy. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Matching dresses for a little girl and her doll
Little girl dresses are so much more fun when there’s a matching doll-sized dress. Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free pattern to make matching dresses for a little girl and her doll. The dresses are made from knit … Read More...
A Non-Holiday Dishcloth or Two
The other day I shared some holiday-themed washcloths/dishcloths you could knit as a gift, but what if you don’t want to make something that can only be used a month or so out of the year?
Today I bring … Read More...
The Best Ingredients For A Trail Mix Bar
A Trail mix bar is the perfect snack station for a party. I love the black and white design too.
The key to making a great trail mix seems to be a combination of flavors and textures- salty + sweet … Read More...
10 Easy Hanukkah Latke Recipes
These Hanukkah recipes are all easy to follow. Not all of these Hanukkah Latke recipes are traditional but they all taste amazing. My favorite Latke recipe would have to be the Zucchini version. You can check out all the recipes … Read More...
Free Printable – Christmas Plaid Bunting
Nothing says Christmas more than a Piece of Plaid. This Free Christmas printable is for a Plaid Christmas Bunting. This one is small enough for a mantle or doorway. This printable is available over at Makinghomebase.com.